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Complete guide to understanding Italy's remote work visa
Have you ever dreamed of living in Italy while working from your laptop - maybe sipping espresso in Rome or watching the sunset on the Amalfi Coast?
Italy now offers a Digital Nomad Visa: a legal way for non-EU remote workers and freelancers to move to Italy while continuing to work online for a foreign employer or client.
It's a new opportunity for highly qualified professionals who want a flexible lifestyle, surrounded by art, food, culture… and strong Wi-Fi!
Ready to start your journey? Follow the steps below to understand the complete process.
You can apply for this visa if you meet all of the following requirements:
You must be a non-EU citizen with a valid passport
You work remotely as a freelancer or employee for a foreign or Italian company
You earn at least €25,000 net per year (or €33,500 gross for employees)
You have a degree, regulated profession, or 3-5+ years of qualified experience
You have valid health insurance coverage for Italy
You have no criminal record and accommodation in Italy
Freelancers, remote employees, IT experts, digital entrepreneurs, marketers, online consultants, and more.
You must show at least one of the following:
| Qualification | Work Experience | Eligible? |
|---|---|---|
| 🎓 Bachelor's Degree | ❌ Less than 6 months | ❌No |
| 🎓 Bachelor's Degree | ✅ 6+ months experience | ✅Yes |
| 🎓 Regulated profession (e.g. lawyer, architect) | ❌ Experience not required | ✅Yes |
| ❌ No degree | ✅ 5+ years of qualified experience | ✅Yes |
| ❌ No degree | ✅ 3+ years in IT in the last 7 years | ✅Yes |
| 🎓 Degree + ✅ Strong experience | ✅ Excellent profile | ✅Yes |
| ❌ No degree + ❌ No experience | ❌ No qualifications | ❌No |
Academic and work documents must be translated, legalized or apostilled, and sometimes accompanied by a CIMEA Statement or a Dichiarazione di Valore.
Complete document checklist for your application
Academic and work documents must be translated, legalized or apostilled, and sometimes accompanied by a CIMEA Statement or a Dichiarazione di Valore.
Moving to Italy as a digital nomad sounds like a dream… until you meet Italian bureaucracy. We don't just assist you - we make it happen.
From start to finish: here's everything that happens step by step
We review your qualifications, income, and remote work situation to confirm your eligibility for the Digital Nomad Visa.
Gather all required documents including proof of income, work contracts, health insurance, and accommodation.
Prepare your complete application package with motivation letter, CV, and all supporting documentation.
Submit your application at the Italian Consulate or Embassy in your home country.
Wait for visa approval from the consulate (typically 2-3 months), receive your Digital Nomad Visa, travel to Italy, then apply for residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days at the local questura.
🎉 Your Digital Nomad Visa is approved! Welcome to your new life in Italy.
The complete Digital Nomad Visa process from application submission to residence permit.
Average processing time
Moving to Italy as a digital nomad sounds like a dream… until you meet Italian bureaucracy. That's where Future Italian steps in. We don't just "assist" you - we make it happen.
Let's stop guessing. We review your situation and tell you if and how you qualify - no fluff, just clarity.
Proof of income? Insurance? Remote job? Housing? We guide you through every paper so you don't miss a thing.
We triple-check your entire application to catch what others miss - and avoid rejections and delays.
We help you craft a professional, inspiring letter that speaks your story and gets noticed by Consulates.
From forms to prep - we fill everything out with you, step-by-step. You'll show up to your appointment confident and ready.
Once you land, we don't disappear. We help you get your residence permit, register your address, get your health card, and feel at home.
We're with you next year too. Whether it's renewing your permit or adapting your status, you're never alone.
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